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Cat Ba Island
1. The ideal time to visit Cat Ba Island
The best time to visit Cat Ba Island is from April to August. The summer weather with clear skies, cool breeze, calm seas is ideal for you to enjoy the most complete and fulfilling beach vacation. There are no limits to indulging in leisurely swims or going all out with activities like parasailing, surfing, or kayaking…
Summer is the best time to travel to Cat Ba Island. @collected
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2. Transportation options to Cat Ba Island
Some travelers from Central and Southern Vietnam may opt to purchase flight tickets to Hanoi (arriving at Noi Bai airport) and then proceed to Hai Phong from Hanoi. A more convenient option is to buy affordable flight tickets directly to Hai Phong (arriving at Cat Bi airport).
Travelers departing from Hanoi can reach the center of Hai Phong using various means of transportation:
From the center of Hai Phong city, you need to continue traveling to Cat Hai district before reaching Cat Ba Island. The most common mode of transportation is the cable car (featuring the tallest tower in the world) to Cai Vieng Pier. Then, travelers proceed from Cai Vieng Pier to Cat Ba town.
Experience a check-in on the most modern 3-line cable car in Hai Phong. @baotintuc
For those seeking convenience and comfort, travelers can book a comprehensive tour package from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island, eliminating the hassle of changing transportation multiple times. There are 2 reputable service providers worth considering:
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During the trip, tourists can opt for various means of transportation such as motorbikes, bicycles, or electric scooters to navigate between attractions. The rental services for vehicles in Cat Ba are highly developed, ensuring hassle-free mobility for visitors.
Accommodation Options on Cat Ba Island
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Experience the vacation of your dreams aboard the luxurious Cát Bà Sisters Cruise yacht. @collected
And one of the most worthwhile suggestions for you is the Cát Bà Sisters Cruise Yacht. Hotels are everywhere, but there is only one yacht in Cát Bà. Spending the night on a 5-star yacht; waking up to a blush sunrise; admiring the romantic sunset in the evening, and enjoying exquisite cuisine on the sea... will be an unforgettable experience in life. The yacht is designed no differently than a luxury hotel with full 5-star amenities.
Some other premium hotels in Cát Bà you can consider are:
Cát Bà offers a plethora of accommodation options for you to choose from. @collected
4. What to explore and eat on Cat Ba Island?
Hottest tourist spots on Cat Ba Island
Cát Bà National Park
Exploring Cat Ba National Park, visitors will truly appreciate the majestic nature like never before. This is the habitat of rare langurs listed in the red book. Here, visitors can hike, bike through the forest trails. Trying forest honey or wild flower tea is also very interesting. Standing on the peak of Ngự Lâm, gazing down, you will surely feel overwhelmed by the surreal natural scenery here.
Don't forget to blink with the surreal natural scenery.
Cat Co 3 Beach
The three beaches on Cat Co Island are connected by a wooden bridge built along the mountain range. Standing at the bridgehead, visitors can take in the panoramic view of the beautiful mountain and sky scene resembling a watercolor painting. When here, besides swimming, visitors can also climb to the top of the cliffs to admire Lan Ha Bay from afar. Water activities at Cat Co 3 Beach such as banana boat rides, jet skiing, windsurfing, kayaking...
Crystal-clear waters and gentle waves at Cat Co Beach. @collected
Lan Ha Bay
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Panoramic view of Lan Ha Bay. @collected
Cai Beo Fishing Village
This is the oldest fishing village in Vietnam, with about 300 households engaged in cage fish farming and seafood catching at sea. Here, visitors can have lunch right on the sea with the freshest seafood dishes. After visiting the fishing village, you can continue kayaking towards Monkey Island.
Few tourists know that this fishing village is also a national monument. @collected
Monkey Island
Monkey Island is the habitat of a group of monkeys released by the Cat Ba National Park Management Board. Here you can play with the adorable monkeys or climb to the mountaintop to admire Lan Ha Bay from above.
Playing with mischievous monkeys. @Shutterstock
Cannon Fort
Cannon Fort is located atop a 177m high hill. From a military strategic standpoint, this position is considered an ideal defensive point. In World War II, the Indochina War, and the Vietnam War, Cannon Fort was used for military purposes. From the fort, you will have a breathtaking view overlooking Lan Ha Bay.
Scenic view from Cannon Fort. @collected
What to eat when traveling to Cat Ba
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Starting the day with a bowl of Cat Ba shrimp vermicelli is simply amazing. Lunch and dinner with fresh seafood such as mantis shrimp, sea cucumber, mullet fish, lobster, sea snake, clam, red fish, grouper... can definitely satisfy food enthusiasts. If you want to buy gifts, tourists can choose sun-dried squid, golden anchovies, Cat Hai fish sauce, national forest honey, coconut cake...
Cat Ba cuisine conquers even the most discerning palates. @Shutterstock
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